Plant Manager

Plant Manager Lurgan

Location: Lurgan Northern Ireland

Industry: Manufacturing / Packaging

Type: Permanent Full-Time

Description

Hunter Savage is delighted to partner with a leading packaging manufacturer to appoint a Plant Manager for their Lurgan operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced operational leader to take full ownership of site performance growth and day-to-day management. As Plant Manager youll play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence leading a committed team and delivering exceptional results across safety quality cost and customer service.

Youll join a company that values innovation sustainability and continuous improvement and youll be empowered to shape the future of the site as part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.

The Role

• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across all plant functions including production logistics and administration.
• Drive a strong Health Safety and Environmental culture ensuring compliance with statutory and company standards.
• Oversee site performance and profitability with full P&L accountability.
• Develop customer relationships and identify opportunities for commercial growth.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and lead the delivery of KPIs.

The Person

• Proven leadership experience within a production manufacturing or customer-focused environment.
• Excellent communication organisational and motivational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams projects and performance to successful outcomes.
• Experience in corrugated packaging paper-based or related manufacturing sectors highly desirable.
• Commercial acumen with exposure to pricing cost management or P&L responsibility is advantageous.
• Degree-level qualification in a business or technical discipline preferred.

The Reward

• Competitive salary and benefits package reflective of experience.
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact in a leadership role with full operational ownership.
• Supportive company culture focused on growth innovation and people development.
• Long-term career progression within a respected market leader.

Next Steps Why Hunter Savage

At Hunter Savage were a specialist recruitment consultancy trusted by professionals and employers across Engineering Operations and Manufacturing in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

We understand the unique challenges of leadership roles like this Sheet Plant Manager position and we partner closely with both candidates and clients to ensure the perfect fit combining deep sector insight with a consultative relationship-driven approach.

If youre ready to take the next step in your leadership career wed love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Conor OHagan Director Engineering & Operations for a confidential discussion.